Ohio Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign: Deputy Organizing Director

Deputy Organizing DirectorOhio Democratic Party Coordinated CampaignLocation: Columbus, OHSalary: $7,000 (Monthly)Health benefits: Employer-sponsored health insurance offeredAbout Ohio: State Parties are responsible for building infrastructure necessary for successful candidate campaigns up and down the ballot. Over the last few years, Ohio Democrats built a year-round organizing model driven by local community activists and volunteers. Ohio Dems are testing new technology and programs to build a modern, data-driven and nimble force to elect Democrats statewide now and in the future.In 2026, every statewide office will be on the ballot - including the governor's race and a special election to elect a U.S. Senator to a full six year term in the seat currently occupied by appointed Senator Jon Husted. With 3 DCCC Frontline Races to protect and 3 additional seats targeted by the DCCC, the path to a Democratic majority in the U.S. House and Senate will once again run through Ohio in 2026.About the opportunity: Deputy Organizing Directors play a critical role in executing the coordinated campaign's statewide organizing strategy. Deputies are managers responsible for coaching and supporting Regional Organizing Directors, ensuring programmatic consistency, and translating statewide strategy into effective regional execution. Deputy Organizing Directors are resilient leaders, strong people managers, and creative problem-solvers who thrive in fast-paced, metric-driven environments.Role overview:Coach, mentor, and manage a team of Regional Organizing Directors to ensure effective implementation of the coordinated campaign's organizing plan across assigned regions.Support the hiring, onboarding, and development of Organizing staff, including Regional Organizing Directors and Organizers.Ensure organizing teams are trained, supported, and equipped to meet ambitious volunteer recruitment and voter contact goals, in collaboration with Training and Data teams.Develop systems and processes that drive accountability, data integrity, and consistent execution across regions.Monitor progress toward daily, weekly, and phase-based goals, and provide strategic intervention when teams fall behind.Help build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, county parties, and coalition partners in coordination with campaign leadership.Assist in the planning and execution of large-scale volunteer and campaign events.Travel regularly within Ohio to support regional teams and meet organizers where they are.Support the Organizing Director in program development, troubleshooting and execution.Perform additional duties as assigned.Qualifications:Experience managing staff through multiple layers, including unionized staff.2-3 years of Organizing experienceExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, especially as applied to building a strong, inclusive management culture that supports staff development.Proven fluency with VAN and other organizing tools.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.Willingness to travel within Ohio and work a rigorous campaign schedule.Preferred characteristics:Highly adaptable and resourceful problem-solver, able to navigate priority shifts and change effectively.Possesses a collaborative spirit with a creative, thoughtful, and strategic approach to organizing work.Experience working in large, metric-driven voter contact programs.Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range will be $7,000 per month and full benefits including PTO as needed, health, dental, and voluntary vision insurance. The hourly expectation will fluctuate depending on the campaign cycle, but will be a minimum of 40 hours per week. Housing will not be provided. Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Columbus, Ohio.Ohio Democrats recognize our success requires a diverse mix of talented people. We are focused on building a staff that is diverse in race, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Candidates of color, women, LGBTQI, and more are encouraged to apply.This is a cycle position and ends on November 15, 2026